Mel Posted December 24, 2010 Share #1 Posted December 24, 2010 Any suggestions on where to look to buy a Zero to 30 PSI hand pump for the front fork air suspension. Most places seem to be high $ for the Progressive pump. I do the rear shock by starting up my compressor, running it up to 45 PSI and shutting it off. Then I fill the rear shock until the pressure is balanced between the shock and the compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiestar Posted December 24, 2010 Share #2 Posted December 24, 2010 Mel, I've got a progressive GP3-30 pump I bought at Eastern performance cycle. Never used, new in the box. $30 shipped to you if you're interested. They're currently $42 w/free shipping on their Ebay site. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted December 24, 2010 Share #3 Posted December 24, 2010 Any suggestions on where to look to buy a Zero to 30 PSI hand pump for the front fork air suspension. Most places seem to be high $ for the Progressive pump. I do the rear shock by starting up my compressor, running it up to 45 PSI and shutting it off. Then I fill the rear shock until the pressure is balanced between the shock and the compressor. If I can find it, I have a 30 psi low pressure hand pump that I will give you. You pay postage. I will look for it on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted December 25, 2010 The people in this group are uhhh, rediculous, awesome, outrageous, uhhh, can't think of all the correct adjectives. Where else would someone get responses like this from comrades you have never met? KG, if jim doesn't find the freebie for me, I'll PM you about yours. Thanks to both of you!:ice_awesome-vi46644 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted December 25, 2010 Share #5 Posted December 25, 2010 The people in this group are uhhh, rediculous, awesome, outrageous, uhhh, can't think of all the correct adjectives. Yes they are. It's been more than a few times that I mentioned I had been looking for something and I'd get a post back or a PM asking for my address. You just don't find that much anymore. This site has been an inspiration in paying it forward. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiestar Posted December 25, 2010 Share #6 Posted December 25, 2010 Well I'm pretty new here, and so far, it's been the best investment I've made in awhile. Can't beat free if Jim comes up with his. Merry Christmas guys and gals. Happy New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted December 27, 2010 Share #7 Posted December 27, 2010 Still looking. If you saw my garage you would understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted December 27, 2010 Share #8 Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) OOPS duplicated message Edited December 27, 2010 by Sylvester Duplicate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC Posted December 27, 2010 Share #9 Posted December 27, 2010 Any suggestions on where to look to buy a Zero to 30 PSI hand pump for the front fork air suspension. Most places seem to be high $ for the Progressive pump. I do the rear shock by starting up my compressor, running it up to 45 PSI and shutting it off. Then I fill the rear shock until the pressure is balanced between the shock and the compressor. You can get a low pressure pump at any "SPORTS Authority" store or any where they sell sporting equipment. Its a small hand pump for basketballs and volleyballs and etc. Its also very light weight as I carry mine in my motorcycle all the time. Its part of my tools carried. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC Posted December 27, 2010 Share #10 Posted December 27, 2010 Any suggestions on where to look to buy a Zero to 30 PSI hand pump for the front fork air suspension. Most places seem to be high $ for the Progressive pump. I do the rear shock by starting up my compressor, running it up to 45 PSI and shutting it off. Then I fill the rear shock until the pressure is balanced between the shock and the compressor. 45 lbs in the rear is a little high unless you are always carrying another person. I would suggest around 30 lbs for a little better ride when riding alone. DanC:guitarist 2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiestar Posted December 27, 2010 Share #11 Posted December 27, 2010 You can get a low pressure pump at any "SPORTS Authority" store or any where they sell sporting equipment. Its a small hand pump for basketballs and volleyballs and etc. Maybe the sports pumps are different than what I tried. I've never found one that has the check valve built in. When you're dealing with such low pressure on the front forks, I found it impossible to remove a cheap sports pump without removing whatever air I had just put in the shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted December 30, 2010 Share #12 Posted December 30, 2010 I have not found the pump. I looked a number of times. I don't remember giving it away to anyone but at my age I may have. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted December 30, 2010 Share #13 Posted December 30, 2010 YAMAHA AIR SHOCK HAND PUMP 0-60psi Will work on the fronts as well as the back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooer Posted December 30, 2010 Share #14 Posted December 30, 2010 45 lbs in the rear is a little high unless you are always carrying another person. I would suggest around 30 lbs for a little better ride when riding alone. DanC:guitarist 2: I agree with Dan. One up with a little load then 25 to 35 in the rear and 4 or 5 in the front. More load, leave the front around 5 and move the rear up to 40 or 45. I did some testing one time on a long trip, avg about 450 miles per-day. One up with lots of stuff in bags and trunk but not really loaded heavy, I rode all day at 35 rear. Did that for about three days and then went to 45 rear. The first day my ass was real tender compared to 35. Second day I kept 45 lbs again and before the end of the day I had to move it back to 35 to finish the day. 45 made just too much jarring on the bumps. My weight at the time was about 240 lbs. OK, that's my story and I'm stickin to it, but to each his own. And yes, the 60 lb gage works just fine even for the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted December 30, 2010 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2010 I agree with Dan. One up with a little load then 25 to 35 in the rear and 4 or 5 in the front. More load, leave the front around 5 and move the rear up to 40 or 45. I did some testing one time on a long trip, avg about 450 miles per-day. One up with lots of stuff in bags and trunk but not really loaded heavy, I rode all day at 35 rear. Did that for about three days and then went to 45 rear. The first day my ass was real tender compared to 35. Second day I kept 45 lbs again and before the end of the day I had to move it back to 35 to finish the day. 45 made just too much jarring on the bumps. My weight at the time was about 240 lbs. OK, that's my story and I'm stickin to it, but to each his own. And yes, the 60 lb gage works just fine even for the front. It all depends on how much your packin in the caboose. I weigh as much as 2 folks and run the rear at 45psi. Rides just fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted December 30, 2010 Share #16 Posted December 30, 2010 YAMAHA AIR SHOCK HAND PUMP 0-60psi Will work on the fronts as well as the back.... Thanks. I just bought one. Wow, it looks just like the Harley air pump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted December 30, 2010 Share #17 Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks. I just bought one. Wow, it looks just like the Harley air pump... Probably the same manufacturer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooer Posted December 30, 2010 Share #18 Posted December 30, 2010 It all depends on how much your packin in the caboose. I weigh as much as 2 folks and run the rear at 45psi. Rides just fine.... And may I enquire how much you run in the front shock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted December 30, 2010 Share #19 Posted December 30, 2010 And may I enquire how much you run in the front shock? What ever Max psi is in the manual. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted January 1, 2011 Share #20 Posted January 1, 2011 I found it!!! And you guys thought my garage was messy, think again. It is a 30# Progressive hand pump. It works good but I got one with a 60# max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted January 2, 2011 This is a Thank You :ice_awesome-vi46644to Sylvester. Thanks to the magic of P M's the arrangements have been made for him to send it to me. Ain't life wunnerful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted January 2, 2011 Share #22 Posted January 2, 2011 Life is good, and so is this site!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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